Find the best eSIM for Eritrea

2 travel eSIM providers and 19 prepaid data plans are available for use in Eritrea. While the selection is modest, travelers can still choose a plan that aligns with their needs.

Currently, there are no unlimited data eSIM plans available for Eritrea. Travelers visiting the country should estimate their data usage based on anticipated activities like email, social media, maps, and video streaming. Selecting a plan with a sufficient data allowance to comfortably cover these needs is recommended to avoid unexpected charges or service interruptions.

Eritrea's telecommunications sector is characterized by a state-controlled monopoly, with EriTel being the sole provider of mobile services.

• EriTel: The state-owned telecommunications company, offering mobile voice and data services across the country.

As the only mobile network operator in Eritrea, EriTel's infrastructure supports all mobile services in the country. There are no Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) operating in Eritrea.

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for Eritrea are available, offered by the provider Orange Travel through its World‑Zone 6 product. The plan supplies a 50 MB data allowance, is valid for 30 days, and starts at $22.50 USD. It includes a foreign phone number with dialing code 33, and provides inbound and outbound voice calling as well as inbound and outbound SMS. Because the dialing code matches France rather than Eritrea’s own +291, the number is not local to Eritrea.

If a local Eritrean phone number is required, travelers can look for data‑only eSIM options or use Voice‑over‑Internet‑Protocol (VoIP) services such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage over the data connection. These services enable calls and messages over data without the need for a local mobile number.